Computer Sciences Corp. wins contract

Computer Sciences Corp. has been awarded a government contract initially worth up to $7.2 million to provide technical and engineering support to the Marine Corps, the Defense Department announced Monday.

The contract includes three options, which if exercised could increase the value of the contract for the San Diego-based company to nearly $29.9 million. Twenty-nine percent of the work will be performed at Camp Pendleton.

The initial phase of the contract is scheduled to be completed by May 6, 2014. The work will continue through May 6, 2017 if the options are exercised.

Computer Sciences Corp., which is guaranteed a minimum of $2.14 million., will provide technical and engineering support to Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity, Operating Forces Tactical Systems Support Center and the operating forces worldwide with continuous support of fielded tactical C4 programs.